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Cambridge City Council Passes Policy Order Endorsing Mass. Tenant Protections Act
The Cambridge City Council passed a policy order Monday that endorses H. 3924, a bill under consideration in the Massachusetts State Legislature that promotes tenant protections and would repeal a statewide ban on rent control.
City Council Votes to Pause Hiring of Vacant Jobs in Cambridge Police Department
The Cambridge City Council voted Monday to temporarily pause the hiring of vacant positions in the Cambridge Police Department and begin filling positions in the Housing Liaison Office, Community Development Department, and Central Square Library.
In Marathon Meetings, City Council and Cambridge Residents Deliberate Over Funding for the Cambridge Police Department
After nearly five hours of public comments from Cambridge residents, discussion over the budget for the Cambridge Police Department — framed by a national debate over police brutality — became heated Wednesday when the City Council heard testimony from Police Commissioner Branville G. Bard, Jr.
Cambridge Officials Hold Virtual Vigil for George Floyd
City of Cambridge officials held a virtual vigil Monday evening in memory of George Floyd, a black man murdered by a white Minneapolis police officer last week.
Cambridge Announces Shared Street Pilot to Support Social Distancing
Cambridge will implement a pilot program allowing residents to walk, bike, and drive in both directions on select roadways, the City announced Thursday.
A 'Level-Headed' Leader: A Look at Mayor Siddiqui’s First Term as Cambridge’s Mayor Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic
There was no way for Cambridge Mayor Sumbul Siddiqui to expect that combatting the novel coronavirus pandemic would become her top priority as a first-term mayor.
City Announces $3.6 Million in Small Business Relief Programs
The City of Cambridge and Cambridge Redevelopment Authority will provide $3.6 million to assist small businesses impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, the city announced Tuesday.
Cambridge Health Alliance to Open City Testing Center
The Cambridge Health Alliance is set to launch a testing center that will be free to all city residents above the age of 7 on Friday.
Cambridge Forms Committee to Advise Business Reopening
The City of Cambridge announced Thursday that a Small Business Advisory Committee will advise city policymakers on how the city can safely reopen businesses forced to close amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Cambridge Mayor Siddiqui Talks COVID-19 Response at Fast Forum
Cambridge Mayor Sumbul Siddiqui spoke about the challenges of leading through a crisis — as well as the “supportive” response of the City of Cambridge — in a virtual forum at the Harvard Kennedy School Institute of Politics Thursday.
City Manager Requires Cambridge Residents to Wear Masks, Per Emergency Order
Cambridge City Manager Louis A. DePasquale issued an emergency order Monday requiring all people in the city to wear face masks in public places, businesses, and common areas of residential buildings during the coronavirus crisis.
City Council Members Say Pandemic Has Shifted Priorities, Timeline for Reopening Remains Unclear
Cambridge City Council members Alanna M. Mallon, Marc C. McGovern, and Jivan Sobrinho-Wheeler say shifting the Council’s priorities toward the coronavirus pandemic has been frustrating, but necessary.
City Councilor Nolan Submits Order to Aid Local Restaurants by Restricting Delivery App Commission Fees
Cambridge City Councilor Patricia M. Nolan ’80 submitted a policy order Saturday to aid local restaurants relying on food delivery apps to support their operations.
'Glimmers of Hope': Cambridge City Council Holds Special Meeting to Discuss Pandemic
The Cambridge City Council held a meeting Tuesday to update residents on the impact of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, as well as the city’s efforts to mitigate its effects.
City of Cambridge Modifies COVID-19 Case Reporting Amid Nursing Home Tests
The Cambridge Public Health Department will make an aggregate count of all confirmed COVID-19 cases and deaths in the city available online, including Cambridge residents living in nursing homes, the city announced Tuesday.
Cambridge City Council Requests New Public Health Protections for Grocery Store Workers
Cambridge City Council unanimously approved a measure requesting stricter public health regulations to protect grocery store workers during the pandemic.
Cambridge City Hall
The Cambridge City Council unanimously approved a measure Monday evening requesting stricter public health regulations to protect grocery store workers during the coronavirus pandemic.
War Memorial Recreation Center to Begin Housing Homeless Residents Tuesday
Cambridge will open the War Memorial Recreation Center beginning Tuesday as an emergency shelter to house homeless residents during the ongoing pandemic.
City Manager Talks Cambridge Emergency Shelter, Discourages Street Closures in Council Meeting
Cambridge City Manager Louis A. DePasquale discussed developments regarding the City’s emergency COVID-19 shelter and discouraged city councilors from closing several streets to vehicular traffic during Monday’s city council meeting.
Cambridge City Council Passes Measure Asking Landlords to Give Residents Leeway Amid Coronavirus Crisis
The Cambridge City Council greenlit a measure on Monday that encourages city landlords to give breaks to their tenants amid the coronavirus crisis.
City of Cambridge Convenes COVID-19 Expert Advisory Panel
Cambridge City Manager Louis A. DePasquale appointed a COVID-19 Expert Advisory Panel that includes four Harvard experts.
Cambridge City Council Passes Measures to Mitigate Effects of Coronavirus
The Cambridge City Council passed several measures Monday evening intended to give financial support to small businesses in Cambridge, identify potential emergency shelters, and halt in-person real estate showings during the coronavirus outbreak.
City Council Meeting
The Cambridge City Council convened to discuss COVID-19 protocols and other important city matters Monday evening.
Cambridge Public Schools Will Close, All ‘Non-Essential’ Meetings Cancelled
The City of Cambridge announced the cancellation of all “non-essential” city meetings and the closure of all public schools Thursday.